CMS estimates U.S. health spending grew 8.2% in 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimated national health spending grew 8.2% in 2024 and expects a 7.1% increase in 2025, the agency reported June 25 in Health Affairs. CMS projects national health spending will average 5.8% per year through 2033, led by a 7.8% increase annually in Medicare spending.
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